1960s Beaded Lime Maxi Dress designer-donald-brooks The separate shell top is

The separate shell top is lined in a black silk

The exterior is quite full and is a marvel of fine wool panels intercepted with extremely fine mesh and some of the finest stitching i have ever seen

Natural Waist: 13-15" flat across the back from side seam to side seam

Yellow sequins are hand set through the cording

Hips: 15" flat across the back from side seam to side seam

1960s Beaded Lime Maxi Dress designer-donald-brooks The separate shell top isThis fabulous lime hostess dress is just waiting for the perfect party! The construction is quite interesting on this one that front panel actually opens to a wide pleat at the bottom with the same fabric inset under it. I love that the front panel is set so it goes from neck to floor. The collar and all down the front on both sides have a silver lame backed detail that is then beaded with has prong set rhinestones and faux pearls added for a little